CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,474 km
9,615 miles
YSJ
Saint John
Canada
Distance
15,474 km
9,615 mi / 8,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CHC YSJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Saint John Airport
IATA Code CHC YSJ
ICAO Code NZCH CYSJ
City Christchurch Saint John
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Halifax
Elevation 123 ft 357 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 45.320000, -65.890000

Christchurch (CHC) to Saint John (YSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Saint John Airport (YSJ) in Saint John, Canada is 15,474 kilometers (9,615 miles / 8,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Christchurch, it's 19:41 in Saint John. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Saint John (YSJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Saint John Airport (YSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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